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July 17, 2005
How Will You Help Me Defeat Curtis Adams?
I am pleased to tell you that many people have asked me how to help in my campaign for county commissioner. And some of you have asked where to contribute and how much to contribute. Here are three ways you may help out:
1. Volunteer~Please email me. We need canvassers and letter writers, "meet & greet" hosts and event assistants, phone callers and "personal note" writers. We need volunteers to recruit new volunteers. We are about one year out from the August 2006 general election, but there is a primary election first, which awaits us in May 2006. So we have two elections ahead of us--a primary and then the general. Right now, I am running uncontested in the primary. But before deciding to run myself, I was ready to support a strong and qualified candidate in this district. And so I sought out qualified candidates in District 8, people I could support and help put in office. For whatever reason, no one stepped forward. What I discovered was that I am that strong and qualified candidate. Many people began to encourage me to run, calling me the "right man for this race." More than a hundred people locally approached me personally within a few months, asking me to run. That is the major reason I am running--because I others have asked me to. Another reason is to show Hamilton County that we can bring citizens together to solve problems, and that's where you come in. So volunteer. Please. You should send me contact information (phone number, etc.). And do one more thing. Email a list of five other people you know who would help us get me elected.
2. Contribute~This is one of the most important actions you can take in this campaign. Money pays for printed material, advertising, equipment, supplies, staff needs, and so much more. So give. Whether it is one dollar or a thousand dollars, please give (state law caps individual donations at $1,000 per candidate per election). Make personal checks payable to "John Bailes for County Commissioner." Send your checks to: Friends of John Bailes - P.O. Box 91355 - East Ridge, TN 37412.
3. Vote~The most important action anyone can take is to vote. And no matter where you live, you must vote to make a change. But if you live in District 8, as some of you do, I need you to vote for me. When it comes down to it, it is the vote that counts more than anything else in this campaign. So if you can't volunteer and can't contribute, you still need to vote.
Your Candidate for District 8 County Commission,
John Bailes
423.493.0266
Posted by wjbailes at July 17, 2005 11:51 PM
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Is there an election coming up? Why should we vote for you over curtis adams?
Posted by: weigle at July 18, 2005 12:12 AM
Weigle where have you been? Did you go to school or are you in school in Hamilton County? If not, please visit a school and see for yourself how underfunded they are.
The schools are in deplorable condition. Our kids are sent to places with broken plumbing, heat and air, and roof leaks. I believe if the county commissioners do not feel it is worthy to fix these problems, then they should move their offices and forum from the Courthouse to CSAS. In fact, the whole courthouse should move into CSAS and let the high school kids have the courthouse. We would then see how fast things get fixed.
That is just the beginning, the outward appearance shows it to us, the things you cannot see such as: teachers pay and learning tools are just as bad.
We need to put education on the top of our list so our children and the community can benefit with a better quality of life.
Posted by: sandy at July 18, 2005 11:16 AM